The Hispanic population has grown dramatically in Pennsylvania since 2000. According to the Census Bureau and Pew Research Center (2016 estimated statistics), Hispanics represent 7% of the total population, about 890.000 people. The same is happening in Central PA, where the growth of the Hispanic population is considerable. The Eastern PA District started planting Hispanic churches in partnership with C&MA and not-C&MA Anglo churches beginning in Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County), Chambersburg (Franklin County) and Scranton (Lackawanna County). The desperate necessity to provide opportunity for lost people to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ motivates us to explore different areas for planting Hispanic churches, counties like Berks, Philadelphia, and potentially even across the border in Maryland. The only purpose of the Spanish-speaking ministry is to bring Honor and Glory to our Lord Jesus Christ and advance His Kingdom among the Hispanics in Pennsylvania.

My name is Xavier Godoy, with my wife Alexandra and our three children Valerie, Sofia, and Andres, are originally from Ecuador, and have been in Pennsylvania since 2008 when we planted El Camino church in Mechanicsburg (2008-2014). Now we serve in Chambersburg and act as the District's Spanish-Speaking Point Person to explore the potential opportunities to plant Hispanic churches.